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To most people Google Maps may be the preferred navigation app for large number of drivers to choose from, automobile makers are investing strongly in their own alternative solutions, some which are getting more technically advanced with new capabilities like road hazard alerts and low-fuel notifications.

General Motors, however, will be using a different strategy with regards to select model year 2018 and newer models. The business will unveil an app-based navigation system created with the assistance of Mapbox, as a drive to provide customers with the up-to-date solution that provides the feature tools of modern applications like Google Maps and Apple Maps.

Called Maps+, the new app won’t be available for download from app stores, the way Google Maps is, but only be offered as a component of Connected Vehicle, Premium, and App Access subscription plans. Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac models are supported, and GM says all eligible owners will receive a notification when the app is available.

It appears, GM’s goal would be to build a solution which comes with new-gen capabilities, so Maps+ also comes with support for Amazon’s Alexa. The digital assistant can be used for voice commands any time you want to set up a new destination, and it’ll also be used for providing directions.

The app can handle both day and night modes and includes routing based on real-time traffic much like Waze. In addition it displays speed limit data and road hazard alerts, and, with vehicle integration, it could automatically determine the route to a nearby station when the fuel level is low.

Much like the other navigation apps available on the market, Maps+ includes predictive keyboard support and incorporates shortcuts for typical searches like coffee, parking, fuel, and favorites.

General Motors describes the program is going to be available for no less than 900,000 vehicles out there, and the program will start on April 30. Of course, Google Maps will continue to perform in all vehicles if Android Auto or CarPlay is supported.

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Geocaching is a great way to spend an afternoon, a day, or a weekend. This activity seems to be taking the nation by storm and is responsible for the rising popularity and availability of GPS and auto navigation systems on the market today. Many people aren't simply purchasing minimal systems that guide them to their coordinates with beeps and blips but investing in complete systems that can provide much more useful tracking and mapping utilities. 
 
Regardless of whether you are purchasing the bare minimum system when it comes to geocaching or investing in a top of the line auto navigation system that has all kinds of bells and whistles, I am fairly certain you will find that geocaching is a great activity for many reasons. Everyone who participates in this activity has something special that they enjoy and appreciate about it. Below you will find some of the more popular reasons that people choose geocaching as a fun way to use their GPS devices.
 
1) Being a kid again. You heard correctly, this is my personal favorite reason to participate in geocaching. I remember going on treasure hunts as a child and drawing out intricate maps and pretending for days, even weeks on end that I was a pirate in search of some rare treasure. That treasure usually ended up being holly berries or a rather large pinecone, but it was the thrill of the hunt that was important. 
 
2) Enjoying the great outdoors. You may argue that one can do that anytime and wouldn't really need geocaching in order to do so. You would be correct, however, geocaching can take you hiking, biking, swimming, and mountain climbing in search of one little prize stash. Most of us wouldn't tackle all of those things in the course of an afternoon. In other words it's a way to experience the great outdoors only intensified.
 
3) Learning about others. When Geocaching you can find all kinds of neat and nifty treasures. The idea is that if you take something you should leave something behind and create a log. You learn about a lot of different people by examining the treasures they've left behind and reading the logs. You will experience many different people from many different cultures as this seems to be a rather universal pastime in which all ages and cultures spend hours upon hours participating.
 
4) Being a part of something bigger than us. I remember watching 
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